

Demand Winchester Ranch Provide Transparency & Public Review Before Any Future Progression


Demand Winchester Ranch Provide Transparency & Public Review Before Any Future Progression
The Issue
We are calling for full transparency regarding the proposed Winchester Ranch development near River Road and Myakka State Forest.
This project, discussed at a scale of thousands of homes, would impact one of the last large undeveloped areas in South Sarasota County.
Before any approvals move forward, the community deserves clear answers on:
• Flooding risks to nearby neighborhoods
• Traffic and evacuation safety on River Road
• Loss of natural land and wildlife habitat
• Overall environmental and infrastructure impacts
We are asking for:
• All environmental, wildlife, flood, and traffic studies to be fully accessible
• Clear, easy-to-understand summaries of those findings
• Adequate time for public review before any decisions are made
This is not about stopping growth.
This is about transparency, safety, and responsible planning.
Our community deserves to be informed before decisions are made.

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The Issue
We are calling for full transparency regarding the proposed Winchester Ranch development near River Road and Myakka State Forest.
This project, discussed at a scale of thousands of homes, would impact one of the last large undeveloped areas in South Sarasota County.
Before any approvals move forward, the community deserves clear answers on:
• Flooding risks to nearby neighborhoods
• Traffic and evacuation safety on River Road
• Loss of natural land and wildlife habitat
• Overall environmental and infrastructure impacts
We are asking for:
• All environmental, wildlife, flood, and traffic studies to be fully accessible
• Clear, easy-to-understand summaries of those findings
• Adequate time for public review before any decisions are made
This is not about stopping growth.
This is about transparency, safety, and responsible planning.
Our community deserves to be informed before decisions are made.

612
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Petition created on June 2, 2026